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RE: Dedicated AC Line Concern

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LKDog

In Reply to: RE: Dedicated AC Line Concern posted by 1973shovel on June 11, 2007 at 00:24:42

Well, Kenster is much better versed on these things than me, but I think the biggest benefit of a dedicated line is that it does not have a bunch of other crap on it (Microwave, frig, computers, six lamps, etc).
I do have a dedicated line and it is a single run.
The ironic thing is that 12 ga Romex is like 69 cents a foot or something.
I know there is 10ga and you can get it Cryo-ed, but my guess is that you have achieved 98% of the benefit already by getting a dedicated line no matter how he spliced it.
Now, I would do the outlets (you may have already done so).
Of course there is the whole power cord thing, too.
And contact enhancers..........
Crazy, but it all makes a difference.
I also am trying an Alan Maher Power Enhancer (nice product).
:)

Edits: 06/11/07

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RE: it all makes a difference - 1973shovel 19:46:28 06/11/07 (2)
I'm in agreement with you about the biggest benefit of the dedicated line being the lack of other "crap" on it. I couldn't believe how many outlets, lights, ceiling fans, etc. were on my hi-fi circuit.

I've got the Acme cryo'ed outlet installed, and a box of VH Audio power cord DIY parts ready to be assembled.

I'm trying to be open minded about this whole AC thing. My logical mind tells me it shouldn't make a difference, but I'm giving it a go anyway. I've heard differences between speaker cables, interconnects, etc., so why not AC?

Thanks!
- RE: it all makes a difference - LKDog 23:27:24 06/11/07 (1)
  I have spent more time and energy on the AC thing than speaker wire and IC's.
  
  It is not that I have not auditioned a range of wire and IC's, but I have experienced the biggest gains and benefits in changing out power cables, outlets, getting the dedicated line, etc.
  
  AC is the first element that your system must negotiate and convert downstream and ensuring its integrity gets it all going in the right direction.
  
  The VH Audio power cords are great by the way. I used them for years until trying something different recently. The Flavor 4 especially is a great all around performer on a variety of gear.
  
  I am sure your changes will all be beneficial.
  
  I certainly defer to others more experienced and knowledgeable about the splicing thing-it might very well be better if it was a single run.
  - RE: The VH Audio power cords are great by the way - 1973shovel 21:14:16 06/12/07 (0)
    Your concept of the AC being the begining of the food chain makes good sense. That's why I went for the dedicated line before I started fooling with the power cords.
    
    Thanks for the nod toward the VH Audio power cords too. I'm looking forward to trying them. I just have to find the time to make them now. Most of my equipment doesn't have IEC inlets, so I'll have to hard-wire them in, which will take a bit more time.
    
    Appreciate all your feedback!

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